Rubbing of tires
 

Hi I purchased a BMW 325i 2001, have an issue with rubbing on my rear passenger side. The car is lowered. My current tire configuration is

Front: 225/40/R18
Rear: 255/35/R18

Without changing shocks, or rolling fenders I am thinking of going with this configuration of tires:

Front: 225/40/R18
Rear: 235/35/R18

any comments, suggestions?

Thanks,

Cheers

I would just by a 10mm spacer.. but then again depends on how bad the rub is...

You didn't mention the wheels...

What are the wheel diam's and offsets?

You need this: http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151048

Spacers will make the rubbing MUCH worse. Do not do this!
Just get the thinner tires, you should be fine.

what? LOL

That would be your best bet. I would try to fit anything over 245 on a E46 .. 235 would probably be best.

+1 I have the same issue... Rubbing on the rear right side
I might get them rolled sometime soon as that is my only option since i have 235's with 10mm spacers in the back

The 235/35/18 will be smaller than the 225/40/18 in terms of height. I would suggest you just go with 225/40/18 all the way around.

just to close the matter, got new vredestein 225/40 and 235/40 tires and the rubbing doesnt occur anymore there is just enough spacing for when the car drops..

Just put one of these on your car and the fat chicks will stop asking for rides..

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ickerfinal.jpg

Can you check and make sure the spring isn't broken on that side?

Is it springs or coilovers

the spring is chipped on the side now in process of looking for replacements